McFly’s Harry Judd to star in London transfer of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Photo credit: Matt Crockett
It has been announced that the highly anticipated first UK non-replica production of Disney’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL will transfer to London’s Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 12 October 2026 - 3 January 2027, starring McFly band member Harry Judd as Coach Bolton.
The London run follows a summer season at Lowry, Salford from 22 August - 19 September.
Judd will take over from Jason Donovan** who will play Coach Bolton at Lowry, Salford.
Continuing with the show will be current cast members Tobias Turley, Leonor Correia, Caitlin Tipping, Luke Bayer and recently announced Disney star KayCee Stroh as Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Ryan and Ms Darbus respectively.
Further casting to be revealed in due course.
On joining the production, Harry said: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining this incredible new production of High School Musical. It’s such an iconic film that meant so much to me growing up and now getting to share that same excitement with my own family— makes this even more special. As a dad, it’s been amazing to revisit this story through my children’s eyes and see just how timeless it really is—the music, the energy, the message about believing in yourself—it all still resonates so strongly across generations.
“Stepping into the role of Coach Bolton and leading such a first-class cast in London at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is something I’m incredibly proud of. I can’t wait to ‘Get My Head in the Game’ and bring this story to life on stage—sharing all the energy, heart and nostalgia of High School Musical with fans old and new.”
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the iconic film HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL has a book by David Simpatico, with music adapted, arranged and produced by Bryan Louiselle, and is co-directed by Hope Mill founders Joseph Houston and William Whelton, with choreography by Aaron Renfree, set design by Andrew Exeter, sound by Matt Peploe, video design by George Reeve, lighting by Rory Beaton, costumes by Sophia Pardon, musical supervision by Katy Richardson, musical direction by Audra Cramer, and casting by Pearson Casting.
